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Viva Kids Picks Up ‘Charlie The Wonderdog’ For U.S. Theatrical Release
Directed and co-written by Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman and starring Owen Wilson, ‘Charlie’ is set for a North American release on January 16, 2026.
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2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Night Boots’ Director Pierre-Luc Granjon
Annecy Cristal winner ‘The Night Boots’ features expressive monochromatic pinscreen animation that makes it one of the year’s most unforgettable shorts.
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
‘It’s Not A Product, It’s An Experience’: Animation Directors On The Importance Of Film Festivals
At Tokyo IFF’s Anime Symposium, filmmakers discussed how festivals connect animation with global audiences and keep cinema experiences alive.
‘Little Amélie’ Co-Director Liane-Cho Han Developing Animated Series Based On ‘Earth’s Children’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran animator Liane-Cho Han launches his next 2D project, an animated series adaptation of Jean M. Auel’s classic saga ‘Earth’s Children.’
Disney Channels Go Dark On YouTube TV After Carriage Talks Fail
Disney’s ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD have gone dark on YouTube TV after contract talks with Google collapsed.
Great Cartoon Vampires In Animation History
For Halloween this year, we’re taking a look at some of the most memorable vampires throughout animation history, so pour yourself a cup of blood and dive in!
‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Agent Cody Banks’ Director Harald Zwart Preps Animation Debut ‘ViQueens,’ Headed To AFM
The CG-animated feature boasts an A-list voice cast led by Ella Purnell and Rita Ora with Steve Speirs, Anton Lesser, and Alan Carr.
Netflix Reportedly Exploring Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
According to Reuters, Netflix has tapped an investment bank to explore a possible WBD bid and has been given access to the company’s financial data room.
Aardman Shares Halloween-Themed First-Look Teaser For ‘Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’
‘The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ is directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker and set to hit theaters around Halloween 2026 via Sky Cinema and Studiocanal.
From ‘Robot Dreams’ To ‘Decorado’: Acclaimed Art Director José Luis Ágreda Explains His Process In New Behind-The-Scenes Video (EXCLUSIVE)
Ágreda discusses color, emotion, and style in shaping the surreal world of Alberto Vázquez’s hand-drawn, allegorical feature ‘Decorado.’
Hear Jane Goodall Narrate In The Trailer For ‘anyone lived in a pretty how town,’ Premiering At SCAD (EXCLUSIVE)
Daniel Kreizberg’s short blends painterly 2D animation with Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’ to adapt E.E. Cummings’ classic poem.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Wednesdays With Gramps’ Directors Chris And Justin Copeland (EXCLUSIVE TRAILER)
‘Wednesdays with Gramps,’ is a vibrant DreamWorks short that celebrates gaming, family bonds, and finding connection across generations.
Ramsey Naito Exits As Paramount Animation President Amid Skydance Merger Shakeup
Naito departs Paramount Animation, leaving a legacy as a thoughtful steward of beloved franchises who kept classic properties fresh and relevant.
Annecy Winner Shaddy Safadi’s Terrifying New Short ‘Diaboli’ Debuts Online (EXCLUSIVE)
Annecy winner Shaddy Safadi (‘Christo the Civilized Barbarian’) debuts his dark horror short ‘Diaboli,’ a chilling tale of faith, fear, and the Devil’s return.
‘Little Amélie’ Gets English Language Trailer, Hits Select Theaters Tomorrow (EXCLUSIVE)
GKIDS debuts the English-language trailer for Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han’s award-winning hand-drawn feature, ‘Little Amélie.’
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Trash’s’ Team Of ESMA Student Filmmakers
ESMA’s sharp CG short ‘Trash’ follows a rat and pigeon through a decaying city, blending dystopian tension with striking artistry and sometimes hopeful beauty.
‘Klaus’ Director Sergio Pablos Offers Optimistic Update On His Stunning Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Ember’ (EXCLUSIVE)
At Cartoon Springboard, Pablos showed off minutes-long animatic sequences, a thoroughly researched cast of primates, and a fully realized prehistoric world.
Northern Animation Network Concludes Record 2025 With Dedicated YouTube Channel Announcement (EXCLUSIVE)
The Northern Animation Network wraps a record 2025 by unveiling a new YouTube channel featuring testimonials from top Nordic-Baltic animation voices.
Director Mike Johnson On 20 Years Of ‘Corpse Bride’: ‘Proving Stop-Motion Could Be As Smooth And As Fluid As Computer Animation’
Mike Johnson discusses how ‘Corpse Bride’ reshaped stop-motion, proving the medium could match CG in fluidity and ambition while keeping to its handcrafted roots.
Industry Veteran Eric Calderon’s Career Story Featured In ‘Frames Per Second,’ Aha Media’s Creative-Career Short Film Series
Aha Media releases a new ‘Frames Per Second’ short sharing Eric Calderon’s real-life journey in animation, produced through its student mentorship program.
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